Best Way To Haul Two 68 Pound E-Bikes With A 2004 Toyota Corolla

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I am looking for a bike rack for my 2004 Toyota Corolla. The bikes are about 68 pounds each and have very wide tires. Any recommendations?

asked by: Sarah

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I recommend using a Detail K2 Mighty Multi Utility Trailer # K2MMT4X6 to haul your 2 E Bikes.

Your Toyota Corolla is only capable of using a class I receiver like the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11265. This will limit the bike racks that you can carry and the Thule EasyFold XT Bike Rack # TH903202 will only allow for bikes up to 65lbs each.

To pull the Trailer # K2MMT4X6 you will also need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 55542 to operate the trailer lights. A Draw-Tite Drawbar # 3593, 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19256, Curt Hitch Pin and Clip # F-4 will complete the mechanical connection to the utility trailer.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

I do not recommend a Curt hitch for your 2012 Toyota Corolla S. The Curt hitches for your vehicle will require a stabilization strap when using a bike rack, #18050, and the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitches do not have that requirement. On a bike rack…

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Answer 2

I reached out to a representative of Saris who told me the Replacement Tube Cradle and Strap #SA24382 will fit a downtube of approximately 5 inches. This is a replacement cradle for the Saris Freedom bike racks such as #SA4412B which is a 2-bike rack…

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Answer 3

The Kuat Transfer 1 Bike Platform Rack #KU64FR that you referenced is an excellent carrier but I don't recommend it for your Electra Townie because of the fenders that you mentioned. The Kuat Transfer will need to clamp down right where that…

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Answer 4

Jim, can I ask why the Saris #SA4412B doesn't work? The RockyMounts #RKY10007 looks like it has all of the same specs as the Saris minus the fact that the Saris is a two bike frame mounted rack, and the RockyMounts is a single wheel mounted rack.…

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Answer 5

Curt will require stabilization strap #18050 when using trailer hitch #C11265 for anything other than towing a trailer. That would include the Saris Freedom #SA4412B. To avoid having to use the strap I recommend you go with Draw-Tite trailer hitch…

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Answer 6

The Saris Freedom 2 Bike Platform Rack #SA4412B has a 60 lb per bike capacity so it works with most E-bikes as that's typically more than needed for them. In terms of the bike frame clamp I checked with Saris and they say that it fits all frame…

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Answer 7

For a great 2-bike electric bike rack for your 2015 Hyundai Sonata, I recommend the Saris Freedom Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Frame Mount #SA4412B or the fat-bike version #SA4412B-FB. The great thing is that the Freedom…

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Answer 8

Class 1 trailer hitch receivers, like the one on your 2012 Honda Civic, are usually designed in a way that only allow class 1 accessories to be mounted due to weight capacity. Accessories and bike racks that are class 2 or higher typically weigh more…

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Answer 9

For lighter duty vehicles like your 2016 Toyota Corolla we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt #C11265 since the larger hitch size is only available on vehicles that have higher towing capacities like trucks and SUVs but we do have…

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Answer 10

The Saris Freedom 2 Bike Tray Style Hitch Carrier #SA4412B does feature a mechanism that allows the center tubing to fold out in order to gain access to the trunk space. You could definitely fold that down to make loading the bike easier, you just…

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Answer 11

Hey Carver, you’re definitely thinking through all the right details here, especially with the weight and those fenders, because that’s usually where things can get tricky. With your Curt Hitch part #C11265 on the Corolla, the big thing to keep in…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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